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Old 03-16-2011, 03:59 AM   #1
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Hi all, I've finally given in and decided to launch a blog with writing tips and advice. I get a lot of requests for advice, and I want to start publishing a 'reader mail' type of section, so I'm posting here for anyone who has a question. Please feel free to post to this thread, PM me, or email me at Miraclewriter at gmail dot com.
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Old 03-19-2011, 09:54 PM   #2
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Can you post the name of the blog here? I'd love to look it over.
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Old 03-20-2011, 06:44 AM   #3
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My apologies, silly of me! The blog is brand new at DionneObesoblog.com.

And thanks to the few people who've PMed me with questions. Feel free to keep them coming; I'm happy to answer then anonymously.
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Old 03-20-2011, 08:11 AM   #4
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Bookmarked! Thanks for that.
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Old 03-20-2011, 08:16 AM   #5
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Wildscribe's blog as a clickable link, for the lazy people like me, who like to just click and go.
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Old 03-28-2011, 01:34 AM   #6
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What a generous offer! I have one, though I realize I'm in an odd situation and you may not have an answer.
I'm a full time volunteer, getting room and board but no money, so I don't currently pay income taxes. I am interested in freelancing to earn a small amount of money--say $200/$300 yearly. eHow and many Elance providers want W-9 forms from writers. If I fill out a W-9 form will I be required to fill out an income tax return even if I don't make enough to owe taxes?
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Old 03-28-2011, 05:38 AM   #7
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What a generous offer! I have one, though I realize I'm in an odd situation and you may not have an answer.
I'm a full time volunteer, getting room and board but no money, so I don't currently pay income taxes. I am interested in freelancing to earn a small amount of money--say $200/$300 yearly. eHow and many Elance providers want W-9 forms from writers. If I fill out a W-9 form will I be required to fill out an income tax return even if I don't make enough to owe taxes?
I may post this on my blog anyway for others to read, but SK was right in the other thread - you only have to file if you make more than $600. But do keep your income records, just to be safe.
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Old 04-24-2011, 09:54 AM   #8
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How to get corporate clients?
I've heard various views on how to get corporate clients. Some freelancers try cold-calling the directors of PR at companies. Some try networking through their Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade. Some rely on word-of-mouth referrals. Do you consider these to be equally useful?

For cold calling, is it best to just ask the contact if they have writing/editing needs? Or should I be suggesting something specific that I'd like to help them with, such as speechwriting or social media content?

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Hi Scotty, I should have mentioned that I am a magazine freelancer, but I've heard the book Six-Figure Freelancing covers this topic.
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Great idea! I'll bookmark your blog and will follow along.
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